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Australia’s Kangaroos will face Samoa in a blockbuster Rugby League World Cup semi-final. The defending champions will be looking to secure another World Cup final appearance, while Samoa aim to cause a major upset. The winner will advance to the final in Brisbane on 15 November. 

The Australian Jillaroos will face Fiji in the Womens Rugby League World Cup semi-final at Allianz Stadium. Australia enter the clash as overwhelming favourites, having dominated the group stage, including a 78–0 victory over England. The defending champions are chasing a place in the World Cup final at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on November 15.  

Australia’s Kangaroos and Jillaroos have both secured their places in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. The Kangaroos, fresh from a 36-22 victory over Fiji, face the Cook Islands in Townsville on Saturday, October 31, before their semi-final in Sydney on November 8. The dominant Jillaroos, who thrashed England 78-0, take on Wales in Sydney on Sunday, November 1. Both Australian teams are aiming to defend their world titles, with the men’s and women’s finals scheduled for November 15 at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. Australian fans can watch all matches live on Seven and 7plus.

The Kangaroos face Fiji at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, 25 October, in their second Pool A match of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. Australia will look to build on their thrilling 24–22 victory over New Zealand, with captain James Tedesco leading a reshuffled side featuring four Test debutants. Australian fans can watch the match live on Channel 7 and 7plus, with kick-off scheduled for 7:05 pm AEST.

The Jillaroos take on England at Perth’s HBF Park on Saturday, 24 October, in a major Pool A clash at the 2026 Women’s Rugby League World Cup. Australia are chasing a fourth consecutive world title on home soil, while England will be aiming to challenge the reigning champions after opening their campaign with a 70–6 win over Wales. The match kicks off at 8:05 pm AEDT and will be broadcast live and free on Channel 7 and 7plus Sport.

Rugby League World Cup will be played from 15 October to 15 November, with Australia hosting alongside New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. The Kangaroos are among the tournament favourites and will be aiming to defend their World Cup title.

You can watch all matches free and exclusively on the Seven Network and 7plus Sport.

2026 NRL Finals semi-finals feature two do-or-die clashes. On Saturday, Sydney Roosters face the Cronulla Sharks at Allianz Stadium, while on Sunday the New Zealand Warriors take on the Newcastle Knights at Eden Park. The Roosters entered their semi-final as the market favourite, while the Warriors were also favoured over Newcastle; both matches are sudden-death games, with the losers eliminated. Every NRL Finals Series match is live and free on Channel 9HD and 9Now, while the games are also available through Fox League, Kayo Sports and Foxtel